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Band

This is a Band. It is dated 17th century and we acquired it in 1904. Its medium is silk embroidery on linen foundation and its technique is embroidered in long-legged cross stich on plain weave foundation. It is a part of the Textiles department.

  • Border (Portugal)
  • silk embroidery on linen foundation.
  • Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.
  • 1902-1-904
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  • Border
  • silk embroidery, linen foundation.
  • Gift of John Pierpont Morgan.
  • 1902-1-439

Its dimensions are

H x W: 135 x 16.2 cm (53 1/8 x 6 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Band; silk embroidery on linen foundation; H x W: 135 x 16.2 cm (53 1/8 x 6 3/8 in.); 1904-17-4

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